About this role
Job summary
Accountable to the General Manager, the Dermatology Project Manager will work alongside the Cancer and Directorate teams to manage the programme of work to improve and sustain performance against the National Cancer Waiting Time Standards for patients referred on aDermatologycancer pathway.
The Project Manager will have some project and change management skills and experience. They will have had experience working in an NHS environment and will have excellent knowledge of National Cancer Waiting Time Standards and guidance.
The primary responsibility of the Project Manager,will betolead and focus on enhancing and improving the suspected cancer pathway within the Dermatology service and will play a crucial role in coordination and driving delivery of transformational aspects within a defined portfolio across two hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
The focus in the first instance will be on deliverables for the Urgent and Suspected Dermatology Cancer Pathway utilising your project management skills, close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders will be instrumental in the delivery of transformation. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in healthcare management and a passion for improving patient outcomes.
The role willinvolve qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, process mapping, workshop facilitation, change management and implementation among other things. They will also share operational responsibility for the MDT Coordinators and Trackers and will be expected to support in the running of weekly PTLs and pre-PTLs.
The Project Manager will need to have excellent organisation,communicationand negotiation skills. They will be expected toestablishcollaborative relationships with colleagues, working in partnership with clinical and non-clinical colleagues within the Trust and with external agencies.
The Project Manager will be expected to supporttheGeneralandDeputyGeneral Managersto present project progress at divisional andTrust meetings and will develop key milestones and KPIs tomonitorand demonstrate project progress.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details, please refer to the detailed job description document attached to the job advert.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience in co-ordination of project management, data management, and reporting management within a healthcare environment. Proven project management/quality improvement experience, including preparing, implementing and delivery to specification, time, and budget. Experience in producing reports, spread sheets and correspondence projects Knowledge and experience of working in an NHS environment Ability to learn from best practice Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve team goals Previous experience of managing change Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, influence and negotiate with staff at all levels Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Desirable
Experience of creating improvement measurement systems and understanding of the role of measurement in benefits realisation Experience of ensuring active patient and carer participation within quality improvement work
Education and Qualifications Essential
Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level or equivalent experience
Desirable
PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification
Personal Qualities Essential
Self-motivating and self-disciplined, planning and organising a work programme with conflicting demands and priorities Ability to form professional, interpersonal relationships Enthusiastic and assertive Flexibility - Ability to work flexibly and in a changing environment, and ability to work independently as well as in a team Methodical - Accuracy, attention to detail and methodical approach where appropriate Training - Commitment to continuing professional development Problem solving abilities, excellent organisational skills and ability to recognise when to seek appropriate support Able to stay calm under pressure and prioritise demands Self-motivator, ability to empower, work autonomously and independently
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Excellent knowledge of National Cancer Waiting Times Guidance Skilled in writing concise papers for board level audiences Confidence and proficiency in use of MS Office software Understanding of a range of data and information in order to identify and resolve issues
Desirable
Experience of arranging and managing high level meetings including preparation of agendas, collation of reports and minute taking
Trust Values Essential
Putting patients first Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff Open, welcoming and honest Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion, and dignity Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address 369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)